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Hosted by Anna Levesque.

Should you pitch it?

Guest activity
Often has guests
50% of recent episode titles look like interviews
Episode length
55 min
Median of recent episodes. That is the commitment you would be asking for.
Publishing
Weekly+
132 episodes · last 2026-10-20
Language
English (US)
Declared in the feed as en-us.
Where it's from
Outside the UK
The feed declares en-us.
Reach
84
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Worth a pitch. This show publishes its own contact, sits outside the national chart, is independently published, and its recent episodes show it books guests.

How this show compares to other sport general podcasts

Around half of what this show publishes is an interview, which is more than the typical Sport General podcast manages.

Measured against every sport general podcast in the directory that has published in the last year.

This show Category average
Episodes featuring a guest 50% 15%
Episodes in the last 90 days 14 17
Typical episode length 55 min 48 min
Episodes published in total 132 231
Reach percentile 84 50

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What the show says about itself

Do you feel called toward something bigger — a dream, adventure, or purpose — but fear keeps holding you back? Welcome to The Discomfort Zone — the outdoor, mindset, and leadership podcast where courage meets the edge. Every Tuesday, host Anna Levesque — world-class whitewater kayaker, World Championship medalist, author, and mental agility coach — dives into raw, real conversations with paddlers, athletes, leaders, adventurers, and purpose-driven humans who choose growth over comfort. From powerful stories on wild rivers and mountain trails to navigating major life transitions, these conversa

Recent episodes

Straight from the feed. The quickest way to judge whether your angle fits.

  1. Ep #128 Whitewater and Ayurveda with Jeremy Ann Anderson
  2. Ep #127 Breaking Barriers in Whitewater with Rolando Arrieta and Courtney Smit
  3. Ep #126 Healing a Bulging Disc Without Surgery Solo Ep
  4. Ep #125 Trusting Yourself in Skiing and Business with Nadia Burton
  5. REPLAY: The Brown Claw and Losing Bren with Dave Fusilli
  6. Ep #124 Undamming the Klamath River with Amy Bowers Cordalis
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Common questions

Does The Discomfort Zone accept guests?

Often has guests. This show interviews people regularly. This is our reading of the show's recent episode titles, not a statement from the show itself.

How do I contact The Discomfort Zone?

Yes. The Discomfort Zone publishes a contact address in its own RSS feed, and it is the show's own inbox rather than a shared network desk. We hold it and release it to people on a plan. We never invent an address and never send a pitch on your behalf.

How often does The Discomfort Zone publish?

It publishes at least once a week. There are 132 episodes in the feed. Episodes run about 55 minutes.

Is The Discomfort Zone still active?

Yes. It has published within the last 90 days.